Before the Baby

Before the Baby

The More Personal Reason We Chose IVF

How Ryan's family history impacted our decision

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Charlie Bird
May 03, 2026
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There was another reason we chose IVF that felt too sacred and personal to include in the last post. It's Ryan's story more than mine, so he wanted to give it its own space and tell it himself:

Ryan and his Mom, circa 2011

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